Accounts Associate

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Performance-based bonus potential

Life assurance

Subsidised corporate gym membership

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is seeking a motivated Accounts Associate to join our London office. In this role, you’ll work within our Business Advisory Services Department, providing crucial accounting and bookkeeping support to SMEs.

You'll be involved in preparing financial statements, managing transactions, and liaising with clients. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits and is ideal for those pursuing a career in accountancy.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing financial statements and year-end accounts.
• Skill in bookkeeping and transaction processing.
• Ability to prepare and liaise on VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and various accounting returns.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and transactions.
• Liaise with clients on routine matters.

Skills

Experience in an accountancy practice

Enthusiasm for working with clients

Experience with Xero

Experience with cloud software

Education

Studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or AAT)

Tools

SAGE

Quickbooks

CCH

Job description

Location: On site / London, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Audit & Practice
Salary: Negotiable salary

Accounts Associate

Are you a self-motivated, hardworking, ambitious person looking for your next challenge? If you are, and you’re looking to join a national operation with international reach, then we have a great role for you, based at our London office near Tower Bridge.

Affinia is the UK’s largest purpose‑led, purpose‑built Accountancy firm, focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships. With over 1000 colleagues across the East, Southeast, London and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, colleagues and communities.

We advise businesses, public sector organisations, charities and individuals throughout the UK and internationally across six Service Lines – Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Payroll and Corporate Recovery. Our team also offers in‑depth sector expertise, ensuring our clients receive the best short‑ to medium‑term advice, tailored to them.

Our people are our most valuable asset. We are therefore committed to supporting our colleagues throughout their professional development, providing guidance and training at whatever stage of their career they join us.

Role overview

The Accounts Associate will be the key member of the Business Advisory Services Department. You will provide ongoing accounting, bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting services to a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed businesses. This is not an audit role.

Working with senior management and the wider team you will continue to receive structured training, if applicable, to support your career progression.

Job Description

• Preparation of financial statements, year‑end accounts, other accounting and financial returns (VAT, Management accounts, cash‑flow forecasts, etc.)
• Day‑to‑day bookkeeping and transaction processing
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Liaising with clients on routine matters

Working arrangements

• The working week: 35 hours per week (Monday‑Friday) to be worked from 09:30‑17:30 with flexibility of hours to meet specific work demands.
• Location: Your principal work based is our London Office.
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
• Ability to ‘purchase’ extra days leave in salary sacrifice.
• Eligible to join private healthcare scheme.
• TOIL for overtime.
• Subsidised corporate gym membership at Fitness First.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay.
• Employee discount platform – UHY Plus.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Person specifications – desirable experience and skills

• Experience in an accountancy practice and enthusiasm for working with a variety of client businesses.
• Experience in SAGE and/or Quickbooks.
• Experience with Xero (essential).
• Experience with cloud software.
• Experience using CCH.
• Studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or AAT or equivalent).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and negotiable framework.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Private health insurance.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Performance‑based bonus potential.
• Life assurance and pension scheme.

EEO statement

Affinia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all citizens, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.